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Press release:
MINNEAPOLIS – Oct. 27, 2020.
“Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues“, the new action video game inspired by Sony Pictures Television’s critically acclaimed series, now on Netflix, launches today on the PS4 (via PSN), Xbox One (via the Microsoft store), and the Nintendo Switch (via the Nintendo Eshop).

Three decades after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, the rivalry between Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence rages on. This side-scrolling beat ‘em up featuring two-player couch co-op is now available at major retailers for £34.99/€39.99, as well as the PlayStation®Store, Microsoft Store and for pre-order on Nintendo Switch (“Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues” is coming physically to the Nintendo Switch on November 24th, 2020).

Made in collaboration with the series’ creators, Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues features an original story from dueling perspectives with unique cutscenes, dialogue, and the voices of Ralph Macchio, William Zabka and more.

Choose between Daniel LaRusso and his students at Miyagi-Do Karate, or their Cobra Kai rivals, led by Daniel’s old foe, Johnny Lawrence. Only completing both sides of the campaign will give you the ultimate ending.

Seamlessly swap between eight playable heroes from both dojos, each with their own movesets, combos, ultimates and more. Master dozens of unique abilities and upgrade your characters’ stats and RPG-like skill trees. Face down fierce enemies and bosses in hard-hitting brawls across 28 story missions around the Los Angeles of the Cobra Kai universe. The fight is in your hands!

Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues is being exclusively distributed in EMEA by Maximum Games.

Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues is published by GameMill Entertainment. For more information, visit PlayCobraKai.com

About COBRA KAI
In the highly-anticipated return of two iconic characters, the arch-rivals from the legendary Karate Kid film series reunite over 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament. Now living in the affluent hills of Encino, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) leads an enviable life with his beautiful family, while running a successful string of car dealerships throughout the valley.

Meanwhile, his high school adversary, Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), whose life has taken a rocky turn, seeks redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate dojo. Their lives inevitably become intertwined and the rivalry is reignited, setting forth the next generation of “karate kids” in COBRA KAI.

COBRA KAI is written and executive produced by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg via their production company, Counterbalance Entertainment. COBRA KAI is produced by Overbrook Entertainment in association with Sony Pictures Television.

About GameMill Entertainment
GameMill Entertainment, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a third-party publisher of console and mobile games for passionate fans around the world.

Development platforms include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft consoles including the Xbox One video game and entertainment system, and Sony consoles including the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and mobile devices.

With development across the globe, GameMill is a source of entertaining and fun games for all ages. For more information, please visit https://gamemill.com

About Maximum Games
Maximum Games is a top 20 full-service publisher and curator of quality games across all major platforms and global markets. The company is dedicated to its never-ending pursuit to bring unique gameplay experiences to consumers worldwide through strategic partnerships and a hands-on approach to publishing, marketing and distribution. For more information, visit www.maximumgames.com

About Sony Pictures Consumer Products
Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP) is the licensing and merchandising division of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group and Sony Pictures Television for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), which is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation.

SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies.

SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, and Sony Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html